CnL

Love the idea about renting a day room at Royal Grove. I just sent them an email asking about availibilty when we get off the ship.They do not take short stay reservations until 30 days prior to that date. But they will rent a day room if they hve availability within that 30 day window.

I guess I got lucky because I was able to confirm it 8 weeks in advance. I will make sure to reconfirm it once I get within 30 days just in case.

Just wondering...would it be possible to just wait and board the POA in Maui on Sunday?

 

 

 

Could you share where you found a place to rent a day room in Waikiki? Cost?

I thought about skipping embarkation in Honolulu but the interisland flights are relatively cheap. It was just as cost effective to fly over and enjoy a day on the ship as it was to spend another night in Maui.

I found a post on here that the Royal Grove offers day rooms so I contacted them. We are able to rent a studio from 8:00-5:00pm for $70. It's not fancy but only 2 blocks from the beach in Waikiki. We don't intend to do anything but store our luggage and shower before heading to the airport for a long flight home.

It's still a work in progress, but this is what we are considering:

Tuesday -

Fly from Houston to Maui. Pick up jeep rental. Stop by the grocery store and check into our condo in Kihei

Wednesday -

Road to Hana with Maui Custom Tours. Using our own rental, they drive us so we can enjoy the views. This way they can keep us on track so we make the most use of our day. Plan on getting some hikes in along the way. Visit to Waianapanapa State Park to see black sand beaches, Pipiwai Trail, Oheo Gulch, and nice overlooks/waterfall views. Leaving up to the tour guide to take us to the best spots. We hope to pick their brains on what to see and do in Maui while on the island.

Thursday -

Scuba diving trip to Molikini Crater with Prodiver Maui in the morning. Will hit the beaches in South Maui in the afternoon.

Friday -

Morning hike with a visit to Iao Valley. Drive over to West Maui / Lahaina area. Kaanapali Beach, snorkel off Black Rock, walk the Kapalua Coastal Trail, shop at Whaler's Village, check out Dragon's Teeth and the Nakalele Blowhole. Use the guidebook "Maui Revealed" to walk us through our day depending on how we feel.

Saturday -

Check out of condo. Return rental and fly over to Honolulu to board the Pride of America. Tranfer to ship with Roberts Hawaii. Get settled in and celebrate our sailaway.

Sunday -

Back to Maui. Rent car and drive to Haleakala Crater. Hike the Sliding Sands Trail. Perhaps stay until sunset. May be a day to fit in whatever we missed the first few days in Maui.

Monday -

Maui - Waterfall rappelling excursion with NCL. Dinner at Cagney's on the PoA.

Tuesday -

Hilo - Rent a car and drive to Volcano National Park. Visit the black sand beaches and stop by Akaka Falls.

Wednesday -

Kona -

Captain Zodiac Raft, Snorkel, and Dolphin Adventure with NCL in morning. Hang out on the beach or wander the town next to port. Dinner at Jefferson's Bistro that evening.

Thursday -

Kauai -

Renting vehicle to drive up to Kee Beach. Hike the Kalaulau Trail along the Napali Coast to Hanakapiai Falls.

Friday -

Kauai -

Still undecided. We may hang out on the beach in Poipu or drive to Waimea Canyon that morning. May decide to head to Queen's Bath or hit the northside again. Evening sail along the NaPali Coast.

Saturday -

Honolulu -

Disembark and take a taxi to day room in Waikiki. 8am check in and drop off our luggage. Take The Bus to hike Diamond Head. Spend rest of the day hanging at Waikiki Beach. Back to the hotel for a quick shower and change. Using Hawaii23 transfer from hotel to airport to fly back to Houston that evening.

Sunday -

Post trip depression setting in.....

This is a work in progress and will probably be altered as we pick up ideas from other travellers. We arrive in Hawaii 7 weeks from today. Can't wait!

After hearing in the forums and on that "other" website what great reviews you write, I had to come see for myself. Now I know what everyone is raving about! Looking forward to meeting you on the Splendor in November. It's going to be a great trip!